About us

Fiddlin’ Fish is a family owned independent craft brewery founded by Stuart and Lindsay Barnhart, with cousin David Ashe. Together, they share a passion for craft beer, and a love for music and the outdoors.

The name Fiddlin’ Fish comes from the cousins’ childhood summers in the Blue Ridge Mountains, spent hiking, fishing, and listening to mountain music. When they decided to open a craft brewery, they wanted it to be a reflection of what they love.

Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company is about community, beer, and paddling your own path down the river. Get tuned up and tie one on!

The name Fiddlin’ Fish comes from the cousins’ childhood summers in the Blue Ridge Mountains, hiking, fishing, and listening to mountain music. When they decided to open a craft brewery, they wanted it to be a reflection of what they love.

The brewery, on Trade Street, has a 15-barrel brewhouse producing traditional styles as well as an ever-changing cast of seasonals and one-offs. The Fish also has eight 60” TVs (including two on the patio!) showing all your favorite sporting events, a 150" projector screen for big games, and regular live music, games, and events. Stop by for a pint or a tasting flight, or just relax outside on the spacious covered patio.

Look for Stuart who will be brewing behind the steel frame windows reclaimed from the old Nissen Wagon Works factory, or David overseeing the taproom painted by local artist Hieronymus.

Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company is about community, beer, and paddling your own path down the river.